Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:57am on 02 May 2025,Friday India Global
On April 22, 2025, five terrorists attacked tourists in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 28 and injuring over 20. The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, initially claimed responsibility, citing opposition to Indian settlement policies, but later retracted. Victims, primarily Hindus, were targeted based on religion; a Christian tourist was also killed. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militants, leading to heightened Indo-Pak tensions, including airspace closures and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Prime Minister Modi authorized military leaders to determine India's response. The U.S. urged de-escalation while supporting India's right to self-defense. The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly condemned the attack, and Muslim organizations denounced the violence, emphasizing it contradicts Islamic principles. (PC: Reuters & India Today)
